A main road in Dorset has been partially blocked following a crash between a car and a lorry. 

The A35 has been partially blocked following a crash between a car and a lorry on the westbound carriageway of the Puddletown bypass, at the turn-off to Troy Town.

The incident was reported around 8.54am today (Wednesday, May 1)

Queues of traffic have been seen with one motorist telling the Echo they had been stuck in traffic for 15 minutes. 

Motorists are advised to find an alternative route if they are travelling. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 8.54am of a collision on the westbound carriageway of the A35 Puddletown bypass involving a car and a lorry.

"Officers are currently at the scene and we do not have any further update at this time."

More on this story to follow.